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SB792Introduced in the Senate

Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited, civil penalty.

Introduced

Introduced by William Stanley, District 7

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Pet shops; sale of puppy mill dogs prohibited; civil penalty. Makes it unlawful for any pet shop to knowingly sell, offer for sale, or transfer any puppy mill dog, as defined in the bill. Any pet shop violating the provisions of the bill is subject to a civil penalty of $2,000 per dog offered for sale, sold, or transferred.

Where it stands

Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N) · February 3, 2026

8

Yes

6

No

1

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15 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Presented and ordered printed 26105924D

  2. Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB792)

  4. Assigned HACNR sub: Companion Animals

  5. Continued to next session in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (8-Y 6-N)

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